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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

How the Supreme Court Could Change Voting by Mail

The Supreme Court is set to rule on the disqualification of ballots received after Election Day, which could have significant implications for voters across the United States.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Democratic Party Installed and Criticizes Lack of Ideas in Politics

The newly formed Democratic Party in Brazil criticizes the current political landscape and advocates for secret voting.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Folketing inadvertently encourages 13,000 without voting rights to vote

The Folketing mistakenly sent voting encouragement letters to 13,000 young non-citizens, prompting a clarification that the letters do not confer voting rights.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

In the Saeima Elections, 110 Voting Stations in Riga Will Be Accessible to People in Wheelchairs

In the upcoming Saeima elections, 110 voting stations in Riga will be accessible to individuals using wheelchairs, increasing the total to 70% of all stations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

EU threatens Hungary over Ukraine loan โ€“ Politico

The EU is considering punitive measures against Hungary, including stripping its voting rights, after Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto of a controversial loan to Ukraine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The referendum becomes green: "Those who love nature and animals should vote No"

Andrea Zanoni from Europa Verde claims that voting No in the upcoming justice referendum is akin to protecting nature and animals.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Growing alarm over electoral fraud, between ballots that never arrived and easy duplicates

Concerns are rising regarding potential electoral fraud in the upcoming referendum as many voters report not receiving their ballots.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Indigenous People Deprived of Electoral Rights

The General Council of the INE in Mexico has decided to include indigenous membership data on voting IDs, but this does not equate to guaranteed electoral rights, raising constitutional concerns.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This scarf reminds the senator why she fights against the voting law that Trump dreams of

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester reflects on her motivations to oppose new voting legislation during a debate in the U.S. Senate.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The trick of Dems and Grillini: list representatives recruited among non-residents

The article discusses the manipulation of voting rights for non-resident students in Italy, where leftist parties aim to recruit them as representatives against a referendum reform.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's competition to offer free energy bills raises concerns over potential breaches of data protection laws.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US Senate prepares to take up debate on restrictive voting bill

The US Senate is set to debate a restrictive voting bill that requires proof of citizenship for new voters, among other measures, following its passage in the House.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump warns he wonโ€™t endorse lawmakers who oppose Save America Act

President Trump threatened not to endorse any lawmakers opposing the SAVE America Act, which pushes for stricter voting laws, as it moves to the Senate.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Constitutional Amendment for 16-Year-Olds Passed First Reading in the Seimas

The Seimas has approved a constitutional amendment allowing voting rights for 16-year-olds, but it faces further scrutiny before final approval.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

A constitutional amendment moves forward in the Seimas to allow 16-year-olds to vote for mayors and council members.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Lithuania would grant voting rights to 16-year-olds in local elections, receiving significant support in the Seimas.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Former Euro Commissioner: EU Relations with Hungary on the Brink of Collapse

A former European Commissioner warns that EU relations with Hungary are deteriorating, particularly concerning voting rights and its stance on sanctions against Russia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Juozas Olekas: allowing 16-year-olds to vote in local elections would stimulate interest in politics

Juozas Olekas advocates for granting 16-year-olds the right to vote in local elections in Lithuania, suggesting it would encourage political engagement among youth.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

"Voting No is Feminist". Directors, singers, and jurists call from 1,700 women for the referendum

1,700 women, including directors, singers, and jurists, have united to advocate against the reform proposed by Meloni-Nordio, claiming it undermines constitutional balances and women's rights.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, the vote of those living abroad: the paradox overseas and the representative's stratagem. โ€œThe government is afraid of young peopleโ€

The upcoming referendum in Italy raises concerns about the voting rights of expatriates, particularly young individuals, who might find it challenging to return to their hometowns to vote.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The March Shareholders' Meeting, a Test for 'Shareholder Rights': Circumventing Cumulative Voting and Insufficient Disposition of Treasury Stocks

The upcoming March shareholders' meeting in South Korea will serve as a critical test for the protection of general shareholders' rights amid tensions between major shareholders and minority investors.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Trump rolls back the tape to the Jim Crow era"

The article discusses the threats to voting rights in the U.S. as former President Trump positions himself as a champion for his supporters, at the cost of marginalized communities.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

More than half a million adults in Denmark do not have the right to vote. Is it democratic?

A significant portion of the adult population in Denmark lacks voting rights due to non-citizenship, raising questions about the democratic implications of stringent integration requirements for immigrants.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Florida Republicans send SAVE Actโ€“style proof-of-citizenship voting bill to DeSantisโ€™ desk

Florida lawmakers have sent a proof-of-citizenship voting bill, modeled after the federal SAVE Act, to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Citizensโ€™ Group Calls for Expanded Voting Rights and Electoral System Reform Ahead of First Integrated Mayor Election

A coalition of civic groups in Gwangju demands electoral reforms to enhance citizens' voting rights ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Reporterโ€™s Notebook: Trumpโ€™s SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality

The SAVE America Act, crucial for President Trump and congressional Republicans, faces significant challenges in the Senate due to the filibuster, despite its recent approval in the House.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrantโ€™s two decades of unlawful votes expose the real 'threat' to democracy: Experts

An illegal immigrant's long history of voting in Philadelphia raises concerns about voter confidence and the integrity of the electoral system in the U.S., according to experts.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump to Republicans: Election Law Is the Main Priority

Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of strict election laws for the Republican party's success in the midterm elections.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can โ€“ and canโ€™t โ€“ vote in the UK

The article discusses the heated debate in the UK about voting rights, especially after a Green party victory that prompted controversial remarks about voting restrictions based on nationality.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

The Hitchhikerโ€™s Guide to the 'talking filibuster' and the SAVE Act

The article discusses the significance of the SAVE Act for President Trump and congressional Republicans, highlighting the challenges posed by the Senate filibuster for its passage.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Mattarella: "Voting for women is a revolution. We must break down the obstacles that limit their potential"

Italian President Sergio Mattarella emphasizes the importance of women's voting rights and the need to eliminate barriers that hinder their potential during an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage in Italy.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Live blog USA under Trump: Trump threatens blockade to enforce stricter voting laws

Trump threatens to block all other legislation until Congress passes the 'SAVE America Act', which seeks to reform voting laws in the U.S.

Mar 8 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Trump blackmails Congress. It's about the electoral law

President Trump has threatened not to sign any further legislation until Congress passes his supported electoral law, known as the SAVE America Act.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Seimas supports the EU's wish to allow a colleague to vote for a pregnant politician, but this is impossible in Lithuania

The Lithuanian Seimas supports the European Parliament's initiative to allow pregnant or recently giving birth MEPs to delegate their voting rights, but it cannot be implemented under current Lithuanian law.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Refugees cannot become voters...' said Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari states that refugees coming to India cannot become voters as per the Indian Constitution.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joo Jin-woo Criticizes Gyeonggi Province Project, Claims Itโ€™s a 'Populism' for Foreigners' Voting Rights

Discussions have erupted following claims by lawmaker Joo Jin-woo that a Gyeonggi Province project supporting unregistered immigrant children is a populist move aimed at foreign voting rights.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85

Bernard LaFayette, a key figure in the civil rights movement and instrumental in the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, has passed away at the age of 85.

Mar 6 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Parliament: The war in Iran 'stole' the session on postal voting

The Greek Parliament session addressing postal voting rights for expatriates was overshadowed by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the war in Iran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage accused of 'trying to rig' election rules in Trumpian 'sore loser' move

Nigel Farage faces accusations of attempting to manipulate election rules following his recent defeat in a by-election, with plans that echo controversial reforms associated with Donald Trump.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Gateway to Constitutional Amendmentโ€™ Citizens' Voting Law Passes with Majority Support... Legislative Void Resolved After 11 Years

A newly revised Citizens' Voting Law that ensures the voting rights of overseas citizens passed the National Assembly, finally resolving a legislative gap that has lasted over 11 years after a Constitutional Court ruling.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to โ€˜stealโ€™ midterm elections

President Joe Biden has expressed concerns that Donald Trump will attempt to undermine the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Voting Documents in Florida: The Bill That Would Restrict Participation in Upcoming Elections

A proposed legislative bill in Florida aims to tighten the requirements for verifying U.S. citizenship for voter registration ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaristas say they created a trap for Lula with the prohibition of prisoners voting

Supporters of Bolsonaro claim they have set a trap for President Lula regarding the recent law prohibiting prisoners from voting, which was passed by Congress.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Guarantee Voting Rights for Yoo Gwan-soon, Kim Joo-yeol, and Moon Jae-hak

The article advocates for granting voting rights to adolescents aged 16 to 17 in South Korea, emphasizing their role as both current and future stakeholders in democracy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Elections: TSE Begins Analyzing Rules for the Election; Internet Campaigns Will Be Discussed

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has begun discussions on the rules for the upcoming elections, focusing on various electoral themes including campaign regulations and ensuring voting rights for people with disabilities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Clinton accuses GOP voter bill of targeting married women โ€” Republicans call it โ€˜nonsenseโ€™

Hillary Clinton claims that Republican legislation makes voting harder for married women, a statement dismissed by GOP lawmakers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Elections from Abroad / Susko Admitted System Change. Considering the Danish Model, Where People Living Abroad Lose the Right to Vote

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed concerns over the current system of voting from abroad, suggesting a potential shift to a model akin to Denmark's, where long-term expatriates lose voting rights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Democrats plan boycott and protests during Trump's speech to Congress

Democrats are planning protests and a boycott during Trump's State of the Union address, with actions including wearing a specific color and featuring those affected by ICE and victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Civil Rights in the USA: A Legal Battle That Threatens to Change Voting Rights

The article discusses how Donald Trump's presidency poses a threat to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with implications of further weakening civil rights legislation by the Supreme Court.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Gianna Pratesi, the voice of a century on the Sanremo stage: 'The vote of women changed Italy'

Gianna Pratesi, a 106-year-old musician and artist, is set to perform at the Sanremo Festival, reflecting on the impact of women's voting in Italy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:52 UTC

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